Wilberforce University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - FairSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Excellent
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Wilberforce University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 455 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1856 and is one of the 3 schools located in Wilberforce, Ohio.

Wilberforce University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
30
Fair
Wilberforce University will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Wilberforce University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 30 majors. The most popular concentrations are Ethnic and Cultural Studies, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other colleges.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
35%
Bad
Wilberforce University student retention rate is very low at 35% (way below Ohio average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Wilberforce University is very low: 18%.

Student to faculty ratio at Wilberforce University is good - 10:1. Find out more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$13,400
Medium
Average tuition costs are close to the nationwide median, around $12,100 per academic year. The additional fees at Wilberforce University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,300; this totals $13,400 per year.

Read the details about Wilberforce University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
62%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 2,688 applications were submitted and 1,655 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get accepted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Wilberforce University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,000
Medium
Wilberforce University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Wilberforce University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Wilberforce University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 400 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: about $4,000 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Wilberforce University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Wilberforce University seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Wilberforce University Location and Maps



Post Address: Wilberforce University, 1055 N Bickett Rd, Wilberforce, Ohio 45384-1001, USA
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